MentalUP Brain Games For Kids

About

MentalUP is an educational game designed for preschool to grade 6 students. It offers a variety of learning games that aim to improve cognitive skills such as memory, attention, and concentration. The game is customizable, allowing players to choose games based on their age, skill level, and areas of interest. With its engaging and interactive content, MentalUP helps make learning fun and accessible for children.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

MentalUP Brain Games For Kids screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,560 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The app provides a fun and engaging way for children and adults to improve their cognitive skills and mental acuity.
Many users appreciate the variety of games and challenges available, making it enjoyable for kids and helping them learn while playing.
The app is praised for its educational value, with parents noting improvements in their children's focus, memory, and problem-solving skills.

The app is primarily a trial version, with many users frustrated by the lack of free content and the high subscription costs after the trial period ends.
Several users report technical issues, such as the app freezing, long loading times, and problems with logging in or restoring purchases.
Many reviews express disappointment over the app's marketing tactics, which some feel are misleading regarding its free offerings and subscription requirements.

monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
9%
55%
Overall, players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and in-app purchases, highlighting the game's entertainment value without monetization interruptions. However, some users express frustration with the requirement to download additional apps for certain features, which may involve in-app purchases.
- “It's very interesting, and I like the no ads feature.”
- “This is a good game; it's free, has no ads, and it helps with everything.”
- “This game is the best; there are no ads, it's amazing, and I love it. Good work, guys!”
- “Takes a lot of time to load and then the ads.”
- “What a croc of... my kid does the web IQ test and to get the results we have to download an app with in-app purchases.”
- “How about some non-mandatory ads instead?”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent stability issues, including freezing during loading screens and when attempting to access certain features, which can disrupt gameplay and affect scores. Users have reported needing to force quit the app due to these glitches, indicating a need for improvements in stability.
- “It also freezes when it's time to stop using the phone and times when you can go back on the phone. Totally recommend.”
- “Update: Trying to turn on alphabet skills and the app freezes up, forcing me to quit it.”
- “The game freezes up too frequently.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users finding it both entertaining and amusing, particularly in the context of exercise. Many describe the game as fun and engaging, highlighting its ability to make physical activity enjoyable. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “I love this game! It's fun, and as a kid, I enjoy exercising. This game combines fun and humor with a lot of stretching and everything. I love it a lot! Thanks for everything! 😌”
- “Great game and very funny!”
- “Very funny and helpful!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being fantastic and fun, appealing to younger audiences. However, some users express disappointment with the aesthetics and believe the graphics do not meet higher standards, suggesting the game is more suitable for very young children rather than the advertised age range.
- “The visuals are fantastic and fun!”
- “At first, I wasn't happy with the aesthetics of the design.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with users noting it as enjoyable, though some express concerns about the high cost and poor customer service.
- “The gameplay is good, but the customer service is lacking.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable, though the price feels a bit high.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with most stages featuring engaging and interesting compositions; however, the musical stage itself is noted as a disappointing exception.
- “Almost every stage is engaging and interesting except for the musical stage.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for excessively long loading screens, indicating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The loading screens are excessively long, severely impacting the overall performance of the game.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frustratingly slow loading times.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, with loading screens that seem to last forever.”